Castelli Nicosia

... interested in visiting the Cypriot capital of Nicosia, known as Europe&#8217;s last divided city since 1974 when the Greek Cypriot National Guard ousted the president provoking Turkey to send troops to protect their interests on the island. Since then, a Green Line has divided the Turks in the north and the Greeks in the south. <br><br>Highlights of Cyprus<br><br>1. At the Cathedral of St. John in Nicosia, we saw the most amazing paintings ...

... possible for the people from Greece to feel this hospitality and the personal touch - as if I am responsible for everything - but still this is how I feel because I am coming from this island and I want every single visitor coming here, to go back with the best memories ever! <br><br>The choir arrives exactly the time we expected them to be here, and Mr. Koutsoulides hands a bunch of flowers to our choir conductor. We all get in the ...

... only for researchers as they include rare books, editions and documents.<br><br><br><br><br><br>THE MEDIEVAL MUSEUM<br><br><br><br>At the end of the Palm Trees Promenade on Athens Avenue, and on the 2nd floor of the Larnaca Castle. &#8211; (I will have a separate entry with many photos)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Other museums in Larnaca which I will soon ...

... br><br><br>They made walking paths where people can walk, and if I am not mistaken the small path over here goes as far as the lake.<br><br>Couples can enjoy a romantic walk, viewing the beautiful sunset from here. Those who wish to walk or jog can do so by following this path towards Pattichio Park and as far as the salt lake which is clearly seen behind some of the ...

... The best surviving examples of this architecture in Larnaca are a) Ieronymos Varlm House on Chryssopolitissa Street, b) Efthimiades House at Nicolaou Laniti Street, c) the Larnaka Club opposite Pierides Museum on Zenonos Kitieos Street. <br><br>Similar buildings survive in the Skala Turkish quarter along Piale Pashia Street.<br><br><br><br>

... building was also there. This part of the town known in Medieval times as Larnacho &#8211; Larnaca.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>BEY UK OR KEBIR TZAMI Build in the 16th century to serve the Turkish community of Larnaka. It is situated at the end of Athens Avenue, just opposite the Larnaca Castle.<br><br>It is perhaps the first Ottoman mosque in Cyprus. <br>The Ottomans ...

... an "illegal" border crossing. We wouldn't want any evidence in our passports, would we? For some reason that stamp into the Turkish part could actually cause someone to be denied into back into Cyprus if the passport were ever to be checked.<br><br>To cross I had to register with the Turkish border police and get my stamp. Then leaving the "country" I had to present the piece of paper and my passport again to show that I was leaving. Can I count this ...

... Also, one Greek Cypriot said, when asked, that the best thing about his country is THE FOOD. But, I didn't try much. Why not? See item # 2 of The Top 5 Worst Things About Cyprus! The MODERN ODDYSEUS' TOP 5!!! leaves no questions unanswered. "What is a Bujon?" Don't get rebellious, reader, you'll find out soon. The horned island dons its devil suit, as it recounts The Top 5 Worst Things About Cyprus! 1. DANGEROUS TRAFFIC - Because Cyprus had once ...

... over-priced and somehow took 9 hours to cover a distance of only 150 kilometres! It is also worth mentioning that Fergun departed 2 hours behind schedule - *******. Worse still was the knowledge that there was a catamaran making the same journey in 4 hours the following morning... The relentless chain-smoking on board old Fergie really got my goat; I'm not sure the Turks ...

hi everyone we have now arrived in nicosia for a few days, yesterday we had a good look around through the small intertwining streets, and many of them are one way! however with our good sense of direction using landmarks like mcdonalds and starbucks we have been finding our way around no worries. this morning we were woken up by the ringing chimes ...